Timeline for David Raccis
Born: October 7, 1960
Died: April 4, 2023
David Raccis, 62, of Wilbraham, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Son of the late Constanty and Anne (Janule) Raccis, he was born in South Plainfield, NJ on October 7, 1960. Dave dedicated 24 years to Crete Carrier Corporation as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager. A talented drummer, Dave played polka music for over 40 years. He was a devout communicant of St. Cecilia’s Parish in Wilbraham and proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
Dave is survived by beloved wife of 40 years Michelle (Osowiecki) Raccis; his children Lanelle Bukowski and her husband Robert and David Raccis and his wife Cara and his sisters Patricia Maingot and Yvonne Wright. He also leaves his two beloved grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Thomas Raccis.
Visiting hours for Dave will be Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM in St. Cecilia’s Church, 42 Main St., Wilbraham, MA. Please meet directly at church. Burial will be private, at the convenience of the family. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
We are so so sorry for your loss but equally happy that he was in your lives I only knew David from afar but I know the man through his beautiful family. David and Lanelle, continue to make him proud… he’ll be all around you watching❤️ Sophia, Dana and Erica Navalance
Dear Michelle & family, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dave. He was always a gentleman with a special greeting and smile for everyone. A man with many talents; a musician and vocalist. I will be featuring him on my Polka Radio Show on Saturday at WMUA 8AM-10am. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Dave, may you rest peacefully in Polka Heaven.
Dave was always a welcome smile and a big hug at the polka dances near and far. Talent galore and a gentleman to all. Such a loss to his family and all his friends. Rest easy
Dear Michelle and family. Judy and I were sad to learn od Dave's passing. He will be in our prayers, as well as you and your family.
In memory of David Raccis, Joanie Teresavage-ormsby lit a candle
Dave was such a nice guy, i knew him many years ago as teenagers thru our love of polka music & polka dancing. I am so sad to learn of his passing?
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Date: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
We are so so sorry for your loss but equally happy that he was in your lives I only knew David from afar but I know the man through his beautiful family. David and Lanelle, continue to make him proud… he’ll be all around you watching❤️ Sophia, Dana and Erica Navalance
Dear Michelle & family, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dave. He was always a gentleman with a special greeting and smile for everyone. A man with many talents; a musician and vocalist. I will be featuring him on my Polka Radio Show on Saturday at WMUA 8AM-10am. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Dave, may you rest peacefully in Polka Heaven.
Dave was always a welcome smile and a big hug at the polka dances near and far. Talent galore and a gentleman to all. Such a loss to his family and all his friends. Rest easy
Dear Michelle and family. Judy and I were sad to learn od Dave's passing. He will be in our prayers, as well as you and your family.
In memory of David Raccis, Joanie Teresavage-ormsby lit a candle
Dave was such a nice guy, i knew him many years ago as teenagers thru our love of polka music & polka dancing. I am so sad to learn of his passing?
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.